3130.5. William Charles Macready to RB

Addendum to The Brownings’ Correspondence, vol. 12.

Sherborne. Dorset.

Oct. 6. 1852.

My dear Browning

You will know, will feel, how unequal I must be to express the feelings, with which I read, and have read again your letter—so worthy of yourself, so faithful to the suggestions of the kindest and noblest nature. — From my heart I thank you for this affectionate tribute to the blessed memory of her, who was my life’s happiness—in my sorrow for her loss your sympathy has been a comfort to me, which I never can forget. — It is with deep gratitude I accept the assurance—for such I build upon your renewal of our friendship—that whilst the experience of the transitory nature of all earthly things is mournfully pressed upon me, the affection of those, who have always been valued by me, is still stedfast, still a lasting possession to me.

I cannot but think, how she, who ever held you in true regard, would have rejoiced to have been made conscious of the existence of such sentiments towards her. — Believe me, I am most thankful for the knowledge. My Sister desires her kindest regards. Your friend Willie is at Haileybury College. — God bless you and yours, my dear Browning and believe me always

Your grateful & affectionate friend

W. C. Macready.

Address: Robert Browning Esqr / 58. Welbeck St. / Cavendish Square / London.

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: Princeton University.

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